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Real estate fund range

In the UK, your clients can access the following Standard Life Investments real estate funds.

UK Retail Park Trust Secondary trade available

Structured as a Jersey Property Unit Trust.

The investment objective of the Trust is to outperform the retail park sub-sector of the IPD universe over a rolling three-year period. We launched the Trust in April 2005.

Managed by Lorcan Mooney

Lorcan’s main responsibilities are the asset management, acquisition and disposal of out-of-town retail properties throughout the UK, particularly for the Standard Life Investments UK Retail Park Trust. Lorcan’s real estate career stretches back to 1988 and he joined the company in 1994.

UK Shopping Centre Trust Secondary trade available

The investment objective of the Trust is to outperform the shopping centre sub-sector of the IPD universe over a rolling three-year period. We launched the Trust in April 2005.

Managed by Ed Jenkins

Ed joined the industry in 1985 and has extensive experience in the shopping centre market. He joined Standard Life Investments in 2003 having spent his earlier career in the retail department of Knight Frank in London.

Pooled Pension Property Fund Open for investment

The Property Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of properties throughout the UK, with assets held in a mix of freehold and leasehold retail, office and industrial properties. We may also invest a small part of the portfolio in properties elsewhere in Europe and in real estate developments. The value placed on the holdings in the Property Fund is based on external valuations of each property on a monthly basis.

Managed by David Stewart

David joined the real estate industry in 1987. He joined Standard Life in 1989 and his responsibilities have included the asset management of major shopping centres, business parks and retail developments, as well as the management of several of our key real estate funds.

Long Lease Property Fund Open for investment

The Long Lease Property Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of assets, let to strong financial covenants and maintaining a minimum unexpired lease length of 15 years.

Managed by Richard Marshall

Richard joined Standard Life Investments as a graduate in 1997 and has built up extensive experience in the acquisition, disposal and asset management of real estate assets. Richard has managed the Long Lease Property Fund since its launch in 2003. He is also responsible for managing a segregated property portfolio.

UK Property Development Fund Not open for investment

The Fund develops and invests in a diversified portfolio of real estate development projects in the UK, with a focus on prime stock.

Managed by James Stevens

James is manager of the UK Property Development Fund. Having entered the industry in 2001, James joined Standard Life Investments in 2006. He is widely experienced in the real estate industry and has covered all sectors in the investment and development fields.

European Property Growth Fund Open for investments

Structured as a euro-denominated English Limited Partnership

The Fund aims to provide investors with exposure to direct continental European real estate. It does so through income-producing investments and, to a limited extent, development opportunities, with a target total return of 10% per year over a five-year period.

Managed by James Rushworth

Having joined the industry in 1993, James is highly experienced in real estate investment, development and asset management. He joined Standard Life Investments in 2000 as a portfolio manager and opened the company’s Paris office in 2007. James is currently responsible for securing investment and development opportunities for all Standard Life Investments’ managed funds across Europe.

Global REIT Fund Open for investment

The Global REIT Fund invests in a globally diversified portfolio consisting primarily of REITs, and quoted real estate companies. We aim to exploit the lack of correlation in real estate cycles globally to enhance investor returns over the medium term while maintaining an appropriately diversified portfolio and controlling volatility.

Managed by Andrew Jackson

Andrew joined the real estate industry in 1991 and has held a number of roles ranging from research through direct real estate fund management to global listed real estate investing. He currently heads the team that manages Standard Life Investments' wholesale and listed real estate funds, as well as our direct real estate funds for retail investors.

Global Real Estate Fund Open for investment

The objective of the Fund is to provide income, with some capital appreciation over the longer term. The investment policy of the Fund is to invest globally, primarily in direct commercial real estate and real estate-related equities.

Managed by Andrew Jackson

Andrew joined the real estate industry in 1991 and has held a number of roles ranging from research through direct real estate fund management to global listed real estate investing. He currently heads the team that manages Standard Life Investments' wholesale and listed real estate funds, as well as our direct real estate funds for retail investors.